Chris Doyle (American football)

Chris Doyle (born June 30, 1968) is an American football coach and former player. He was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at The University of Iowa, a position he held from 1999 until mutually parting ways with the school on June 15, 2020. Doyle played college football on the offensive line at Boston University from 1986 to 1988.

Chris Doyle
Current position
TitleStrength and conditioning coach
TeamIowa
ConferenceBig Ten
Biographical details
Born (1968-06-30) June 30, 1968
Quincy, Massachusetts
Playing career
1986–1988Boston University
Position(s)Offensive line
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1990Syracuse (GA)
1991Notre Dame (GA)
1992–1995Holy Cross (OL)
1996–1997Wisconsin (SC)
1998Utah (SC)
1999–2020Iowa (SC)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 Big Ten (2002, 2004)
Awards
1x Big Ten Strength Coach of the Year (1999)

Background

Raised in Quincy, Massachusetts, Doyle attended Boston College High School, where he played football. Doyle attended college at Boston University, earning an Bachelor of Science in human movement and a Masters of Education.

Iowa Hawkeyes

Doyle has served as strength and conditioning coach for Iowa Hawkeyes football, since 1999. He has trained 180 student-athletes who have joined professional sports teams, as well as 19 former assistants who have become head strength and conditioning coaches.[1]

After multiple former Iowa players spoke out about racial disparities in the Iowa program and incidents where Doyle allegedly made racist comments and belittled players, he was placed on administrative leave.[2] On June 15, 2020, a separation agreement was announced whereby Doyle would receive $1.1 million.[3]

Break the Rock

Doyle is known for his "Break the Rock" program. A large stone inscribed with that saying sits in the University of Iowa weight room and inspires players to overcome obstacles.[1]

References
  1. "Iowa football strives to `Break the Rock' - Hawkeye Sports Official Athletic Site". hawkeyesports.com. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  2. VanHaaren, Tom (June 6, 2020). "Iowa assistant Doyle put on leave amid allegations". ESPN.
  3. "Doyle out as Iowa strength coach after mistreatment claims". Associated Press. June 15, 2020.
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